Air Canada plane, firetruck collide at New York's LaGuardia airport
An Air Canada plane collided with a ground vehicle at La Guardia Airport, resulting in a ground stop and significant flight disruptions, impacting travel plans for countless passengers.
An Air Canada Express plane collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at La Guardia Airport, causing immediate disruption.
The FAA issued a ground stop for all flights at La Guardia, potentially leading to significant delays for passengers.
The extent of damage to the aircraft is currently being assessed, with emergency response teams deployed to the scene.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, with updates expected as the situation unfolds.
La Guardia Airport, a major hub, faces prolonged disruption, impacting airlines and passengers.
An Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a ground vehicle after landing at New York's La Guardia Airport on Sunday (local time).
The incident prompted aviation authorities to halt operations at the busy airport, raising concerns over potential disruptions to flight schedules.
The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all incoming and outgoing flights at La Guardia, initially set to remain in effect until 0530 GMT (local time), as per an official notice.
"At approximately 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, a Jazz Aviation flight operating on behalf of Air Canada was involved in an incident on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport in which the aircraft struck a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle that was responding to a separate incident," the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in a statement.
According to flight tracker FlightAware, the flight originated at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Details regarding the extent of the damage or any injuries were not immediately available. However, unverified videos circulating on social media appeared to show visible damage to the nose section of the aircraft.
Emergency response teams were expected to be deployed as part of standard protocol following such incidents, though no official confirmation had been issued at the time of reporting. The situation at the airport remained fluid, with authorities likely assessing safety conditions before allowing operations to resume.
Air Canada, the FAA, and the New York Fire Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment, leaving several aspects of the incident unclear.
La Guardia Airport, a major domestic gateway serving New York City, frequently handles high volumes of air traffic, making any disruption significant for both airlines and passengers. Aviation experts note that ground incidents, while relatively rare, can lead to cascading delays across the broader air traffic network.
Further updates are expected as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and assess the operational impact on airport services.
